Wanted: Chairman WPOC

Do you want to play an essential role in the organization of the Dutch water polo competition? This is your chance! The Water Polo Official Committee (WPOC) is looking for a new chairman.

Water Polo Official Committee

Within the KNZB, swimming is supported by countless volunteers, with support from employees of the federation office. In water polo, the Water Polo Official Committee (WPOC) is responsible for the policy regarding water polo officials in the Netherlands. The WPOC is active for 1,250 referees and many thousands of other officials. We are looking for a chairman for this committee.

In order to enable all water polo practitioners in the Netherlands to practice this sport competitively, the WPOC guarantees the necessary quantity and quality of the official corps, both for the jury table and for the referees at all necessary levels. The WPOC ensures that every official feels represented and guided to realize his or her ambitions as an official. The WPOC does this in various task groups:

• Classification & Reclassification
• Training & Recruitment
• Signaling & Assessment
• International & Talent Guidance.

The WPOC is responsible for

• The policy (course and further development) of all official matters and reports annually to the Central Water Polo Consultation. The committee is responsible for the budget for its activities and submits an annual plan with budget annually.
• Proper execution of tasks within its own area of focus. The execution of the tasks is delegated to the task groups that take operational decisions within the frameworks set by the committee.
• Decisions on change and improvement proposals are taken at committee level, as well as training, appointment, assessment and international plans.
• The committee and task groups together form one team to realize the formulated core objectives.

What do you bring?

• You have a strong sense of responsibility and know how to represent the interests of officials through your enthusiasm and powerful performance.
• You have an affinity with aspects that play a role in officials in sports.
• You know how to create support and value cooperation.
• You can think in terms of processes and are proactive in carrying out tasks to optimize.
• You have a great affinity with water polo and keep a close eye on developments within the sport.
• You have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and are able to master special programs.
• A few years of experience in a similar role (for example in the water polo committee of a club) is an advantage.

What do we offer?

• An important role within Dutch water polo.
• A suitable expense allowance.
• The opportunity to expand your network within the sports world.
• A dynamic environment in which major changes will take place in the near future take place.

Start date

Immediately.

Enthusiastic?

Are you enthusiastic? Then apply immediately by sending your CV and motivation to sollicitaties@knzb.nl. Would you like to know more about this volunteer vacancy or the organization? Then contact Kirsten Gutter, Sports Coordinator Water Polo: kirsten.gutter@knzb.nl.